Meaning of megakaryocyte in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌmɛɡəˈkarɪə(ʊ)sʌɪt/

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  1. Noun

    megakaryocyte

    Etymology

    late 19th century. From mega- + karyo- + -cyte; apparently coined by W. H. Howell

    Definitions

    1. a large bone marrow cell

    Examples

    • « regarded as the source of blood platelets »

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